• Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Serving Size: 2 cups

  • Serves: 4

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Serving Size: 2 cups

  • Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 2 cups Serves: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 cups (335g) 4 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 570mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 40g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 257mg 20%
Iron 6mg 35%
Potassium 937mg 20%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin C: 27% Daily Value

INGREDIENTS

2 cups whole wheat macaroni

1 small bell pepper

1 small onion

3 cloves garlic

3 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (3/4 cup shredded)

1 pound lean ground beef or turkey

1 (14-ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a colander, drain macaroni and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  2. While macaroni cooks, rinse and dice bell pepper. Peel and finely chop onion. Peel and mince garlic. Set aside.
  3. Grate cheese. Set aside.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef or turkey, bell pepper, onion and garlic, crumbling the beef with a mixing spoon or spatula, until meat is no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Using a colander, drain off excess fat.
  5. Return to the skillet and stir in macaroni, tomatoes with their juices, thyme, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.

IDEAS

  • Try adding fresh or frozen peas, peppers, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, or summer squash. Or, use up any leftover veggies from another meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 cups (335g) 4 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 570mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 40g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 257mg 20%
Iron 6mg 35%
Potassium 937mg 20%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin C: 27% Daily Value

*Adapted from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters.®

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*Adapted from Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters.®

This material was funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.